Intelligence Reports
Wards Intelligence Reports combine in-depth insight, quantitative forecasts, market voices, key supplier profiles, OEM assessments and expert Wards analysis on disruptive, game-changing automotive technologies and trends. With our industry-specific reports, you can dive deeper into the following focus areas: autonomy, commercial vehicles, connectivity, electrification, markets, mobility and propulsion.
Reuse, Recycling of Li-ion BEV Batteries
A look at the market potential for reclaimed L-ion batteries and the ecosystem needed to support it… LEARN MORE
Smart Cities: Leading the Way in Mobility
In-depth case studies and analysis of how mobility providers are working with cities to shape the future of urban transportation…. LEARN MORE
E-Machines: Powering Automotive Future
An examination of cutting-edge motor-generator technology and how suppliers are working to meet the growing demands of the global electrified-vehicle market….. LEARN MORE
Batteries, BEVs and the Decade Ahead
This report looks at what’s now and next in battery technology, supplier plans for increasing capacity, the global market outlook for BEVs and what is likely to drive demand…. LEARN MORE
China’s Autonomous Vehicle Roadmap

Where China stands in the AV technology race, how government is driving development and deployment and the path to monetization for automakers and suppliers…. LEARN MORE
Navigating New Mobility

This Wards Intelligence report examines the mobility strategies of automotive OEMs, technology companies and others in the race to define the next era… LEARN MORE
Power Shift: 48V Takes Hold

This report looks at the state of 48V technology and where it is headed, which systems and components are likely to move to the higher-capacity electrical… LEARN MORE
China’s New Energy Vehicle Future

This Wards Intelligence Report, China’s New Energy Vehicle Future, forecasts volumes, details OE strategic plans and tells you who is leading in the race to capture… LEARN MORE
The Future of Connected Infotainment

This new Wards Intelligence report focuses on connected infotainment and the increasing importance of data monetization supported by cloud-based automotive…LEARN MORE
Fuel Cell Future in Vehicles

This Wards Intelligence report focuses on fuel-cell technology and the regional and global market outlook for fuel-cell vehicles in coming years and decades, including…LEARN MORE
U.S. ADAS & Safety Equipment Trends

Provides a thorough analysis of the state of ADAS technology, marketing strategies and installation trends in the U.S. market. It is aimed at automakers, suppliers…LEARN MORE
Megatrends & The Trucking Industry

This report examines how the megatrends of electrification and automated-driving technology will impact the medium-and heavy-duty commercial-vehicle market…LEARN MORE
Putting the Charge in Electric Vehicles

This report looks at the developing infrastructure for battery-electric-vehicle charging, including the emerging ultra-fast charging capability that promises to replenish…LEARN MORE
AWD Electrified

And how do old-school solid-axles, transfer cases and crawl ratios stack up against advanced electronic clutches, electric axles and brake-force distribution… LEARN MORE
Artificial Intelligence in Automotive

Artificial Intelligence is poised to become the pilot of tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles. This special report from Wards Intelligence defines and examines AI… LEARN MORE
The Autonomous Vehicle Roadmap

Rapid advancements in technology have the auto industry on a march toward automated driving. According to the new Wards Intelligence report, The Autonomous… LEARN MORE
Commercial Vehicle Outlook

The commercial vehicle world faces constantly evolving conditions — from new government regulations to technology disruptors — and all players must stay… LEARN MORE
BEVs, Batteries & the Electrification Future

BEVs, Batteries and the Electrification Future takes an in-depth look at the future of the electric-vehicle market, how automaker EV plans are progressing… LEARN MORE
Connected Cars Driving Into the Future

Wards Intelligence presents a suite of four important reports on trends, challenges and opportunities in connected car consumer services. Produced by Informa… LEARN MORE
Commercial Vehicle Utilization

Introducing the first-of-its-kind commercial vehicle utilization report identifying the 28.5 million trucks still on the road today and how they are being used across… LEARN MORE
US Light-Vehicle Equipment

Five-year analysis of industry take-rates for over three-dozen powertrain attributes and factory installed equipment types, covering 2012 through 2016 model years… LEARN MORE